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Grafton is the oldest city in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is located near the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 626. Prior to the Great Flood of 1993, Grafton had enjoyed a stable population of nearly 1,000 residents. [citation needed]
14 sie 2017 · The town is thirty seven miles north of St. Louis. Grafton was the first settlement in Jersey County, and occupies the southern part of Quarry Township. The township derives its name from the outcropping of limestone which was quarried since the establishment of Grafton.
Information regarding the founding of Grafton, Quarries, the powder mill, the War of 1812, the Dinky railbus, quarries, boat building, fishing and hunting are on display at the local history museum at the Visitor Center.
Four seasons of fun are waiting along the Mississippi River in Grafton! From zip lining adventures to fun in the sun at a river front water park, explore all that this historic community has to offer! The nature and culture that make Grafton so distinctive are celebrated in the city’s many events throughout the year.
If you’re a history enthusiast, Grafton, Illinois will captivate you with its rich heritage and historical landmarks. Take a step back in time as you explore the town’s well-preserved buildings, museums, and historical sites.
The Edward Amburg History Museum of Grafton includes displays that have artifacts of stones, arrow heads and other tools used by Native Americans and local craftsmen to do their daily life work.
About Grafton. It all starts with the Rivers! People have moved themselves, their belongings and materials up and down rivers since prehistoric times. They have looked for places to go, places to cross and places to stop. James Mason came west from Massachusetts looking for such a place.
